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WR08 YLF

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,414 mi
Last recorded189,414 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 YLF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 189,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 177,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 165,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 153,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 140,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 131,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 123,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2019 114,491 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 106,272 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 106,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,161 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,631 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,170 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVILY ON OUTER EDGES.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 39,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,657 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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WR08 YLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR08 YLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR08 YLF registered?

WR08 YLF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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